IKIGAI — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

I stumbled upon this gem during my trip to Copenhagen, tucked away in a side street in the charming Østerbro neighborhood. The restaurant is run by two talented and passionate chefs who bring a fresh take on Japanese flavors with a Nordic twist. There are plenty of great options for vegetarians as well. On the menu, you’ll find dishes like Tamago Yaki (a Japanese rolled omelet with unagi sauce), Okonomiyaki (a savory pancake made with dashi and cabbage), crispy vegetarian gyoza, and my personal favorite – a rich mushroom pâté with lingonberries and salad. If you’re ever in the area, don’t...

We had a wonderful lunch! The place is cozy, beautifully decorated, and located in a charming area. The food was fresh, full of flavor, and well-balanced – the gyozas were our favorite, but everything was delicious. The staff was kind, and the whole place had a warm, family-run feel. Highly...

IKIGAI er beskrevet i posh-social medier som en spændene japansk-nordisk fusionscafé, så det skulle prøves. Denne lørdag morgen havde vi fin plads udenfor, men det tog næsten 20min at få en Latte og en (kanel? rød?) saftevand på bordet. Vores to lækre, flækkede boller havde alt for lidt smør, og både rabarberkompot og gul skiveost smagte af...ingenting. Jeg elsker japansk okonomiyaki, og den vi delte her (efter 30min) var så absolut godkendt, men manglede tekstur og mere mayo. Til ialt ca. DKK 300,- for det hele, er oplevelsen godkendt, noget anonym, og ikke desværre ikke helt spændene nok...